Product Context

Why it exists

Enthusiasts who own 3-D printers or CNC cutters often need bespoke trays, inlays or organisers that match the silhouette of real-world objects. Traditional CAD packages (Fusion 360, SolidWorks) demand expertise and paid licences, while AI tools usually return uneditable meshes. Our application, cadabra, bridges that gap by generating parametric CAD (see projectbrief.md) that users (or AI agents) can re-edit later.

Problems solved

1. Ease-of-use – Drag-and-drop photo → tweak a few sliders → download model.
2. Editability – Output is STEP/STL generated from a CadQuery script, not a frozen mesh.
3. Repeatability – Users can store profiles & fiducials and regenerate trays for different depths / materials.
4. Shareability – Open licence encourages remixing; trays can be shared or sold without restriction.

UX Goals

• < 60 s from photo upload to downloadable model.
• No local installation; works on desktop & mobile.
• Live preview updating within 250 ms of parameter change.
• Clear “expert-mode” toggle exposing raw CadQuery script (see techContext.md) for power users.

Note: The Memory Bank is vital for documenting the product's purpose, problems solved, and UX goals.